Author: Maura Roosevelt
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524743194
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
A wry and addictive debut about a modern-day American dynasty and its unexpected upheaval when the patriarch wills his dwindling fortune to his youngest, adopted son—setting off a chain of events that unearths secrets and tests long-held definitions of love and family. The money is old, the problems are new. Meet the Whitbys: an American dynasty once inundated with ungodly real estate wealth and now facing a new millennium of unfamiliar obstacles. There was a time when the death of a Whitby would have made national news, but when the family patriarch, Roger, dies, he is alone. Word of his death travels from the long-suffering family lawyer to Roger’s clan of children (from four different marriages), and the outlook isn’t good. Roger has left everything to his twenty-one-year-old son Nick, a Whitby only in name—and Nick is nowhere to be found. Brooke, an older daughter who is both overwhelmingly nostalgic and unexpectedly pregnant, leads the search for Nick, hoping to convince him to let her keep her Boston home. Shelley, the only child from the third marriage, hasn’t told anyone that she’s dropped out of college just months before graduation and is currently working as an amanuensis for a blind architect, with whom she crosses complicated boundaries. And when Nick, on the run from the law after a misguided act of political activism, finally appears at Shelley’s New York home, worlds collide and explode in spectacular fashion. Soon, the three siblings are faced with the question they have been running from their whole lives: What do they want their future to look like, if they can finally escape their past? Weaving together multiple perspectives to create a portrait of the American dream gone awry, Baby of the Family is a vivid, absorbing debut about family secrets and how they define us, bind us together, and threaten to blow us apart.
Baby of the Family
Author: Tina McElroy Ansa
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780156101509
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Lena, once a charmed little girl with psychic powers, becomes more haunted as she grows older. She has her family's love, but knows she has to make her own uncertain way.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780156101509
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Lena, once a charmed little girl with psychic powers, becomes more haunted as she grows older. She has her family's love, but knows she has to make her own uncertain way.
Baby of the Family
Author: Maura Roosevelt
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524743194
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
A wry and addictive debut about a modern-day American dynasty and its unexpected upheaval when the patriarch wills his dwindling fortune to his youngest, adopted son—setting off a chain of events that unearths secrets and tests long-held definitions of love and family. The money is old, the problems are new. Meet the Whitbys: an American dynasty once inundated with ungodly real estate wealth and now facing a new millennium of unfamiliar obstacles. There was a time when the death of a Whitby would have made national news, but when the family patriarch, Roger, dies, he is alone. Word of his death travels from the long-suffering family lawyer to Roger’s clan of children (from four different marriages), and the outlook isn’t good. Roger has left everything to his twenty-one-year-old son Nick, a Whitby only in name—and Nick is nowhere to be found. Brooke, an older daughter who is both overwhelmingly nostalgic and unexpectedly pregnant, leads the search for Nick, hoping to convince him to let her keep her Boston home. Shelley, the only child from the third marriage, hasn’t told anyone that she’s dropped out of college just months before graduation and is currently working as an amanuensis for a blind architect, with whom she crosses complicated boundaries. And when Nick, on the run from the law after a misguided act of political activism, finally appears at Shelley’s New York home, worlds collide and explode in spectacular fashion. Soon, the three siblings are faced with the question they have been running from their whole lives: What do they want their future to look like, if they can finally escape their past? Weaving together multiple perspectives to create a portrait of the American dream gone awry, Baby of the Family is a vivid, absorbing debut about family secrets and how they define us, bind us together, and threaten to blow us apart.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524743194
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
A wry and addictive debut about a modern-day American dynasty and its unexpected upheaval when the patriarch wills his dwindling fortune to his youngest, adopted son—setting off a chain of events that unearths secrets and tests long-held definitions of love and family. The money is old, the problems are new. Meet the Whitbys: an American dynasty once inundated with ungodly real estate wealth and now facing a new millennium of unfamiliar obstacles. There was a time when the death of a Whitby would have made national news, but when the family patriarch, Roger, dies, he is alone. Word of his death travels from the long-suffering family lawyer to Roger’s clan of children (from four different marriages), and the outlook isn’t good. Roger has left everything to his twenty-one-year-old son Nick, a Whitby only in name—and Nick is nowhere to be found. Brooke, an older daughter who is both overwhelmingly nostalgic and unexpectedly pregnant, leads the search for Nick, hoping to convince him to let her keep her Boston home. Shelley, the only child from the third marriage, hasn’t told anyone that she’s dropped out of college just months before graduation and is currently working as an amanuensis for a blind architect, with whom she crosses complicated boundaries. And when Nick, on the run from the law after a misguided act of political activism, finally appears at Shelley’s New York home, worlds collide and explode in spectacular fashion. Soon, the three siblings are faced with the question they have been running from their whole lives: What do they want their future to look like, if they can finally escape their past? Weaving together multiple perspectives to create a portrait of the American dream gone awry, Baby of the Family is a vivid, absorbing debut about family secrets and how they define us, bind us together, and threaten to blow us apart.
The Focus on the Family Complete Book of Baby & Child Care
Author: Paul C. Reisser
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780842308892
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 916
Book Description
The "Complete Book of Baby and Child Care" is an up-to-date, comprehensive reference book every parent will repeatedly use as their children grow through the teen years. The approach is to deal with the complete person, in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual spheres of life. The contributors are members of the Focus on the Family "Physicians Resource Council". Many are leading Christian physicians, psychiatrists, pediatricians, psychologists and professors in their respective medical professions.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780842308892
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 916
Book Description
The "Complete Book of Baby and Child Care" is an up-to-date, comprehensive reference book every parent will repeatedly use as their children grow through the teen years. The approach is to deal with the complete person, in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual spheres of life. The contributors are members of the Focus on the Family "Physicians Resource Council". Many are leading Christian physicians, psychiatrists, pediatricians, psychologists and professors in their respective medical professions.
My Family, My Journey: A Baby Book for Adoptive Families (Adoption Books for Children, Adoption Gifts for Adoptive Parents, Adoption Baby Boo
Author: Zoe Francesca
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780811857376
Category : Adopted children
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This beautiful baby book will make a lovely keepsake for all kinds of adoptive families. Inside, you'll find pages to record milestones, moments, firsts, favorites, and special areas to chart the adopted baby's unique journey"--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780811857376
Category : Adopted children
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This beautiful baby book will make a lovely keepsake for all kinds of adoptive families. Inside, you'll find pages to record milestones, moments, firsts, favorites, and special areas to chart the adopted baby's unique journey"--
Family Lasts Forever
Author: Noelle Andrew
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781496065773
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
"Family Lasts Forever: A Very Special Baby Book" is a real-time journal for parents who have learned their unborn baby has an unexpected medical condition. Receiving this news can feel like the rug has been pulled out from beneath your feet. Our goal is to help you 'regain your balance' as you move forward through the highs and lows that will come with the rest of your pregnancy. You will feel understanding in the words of other parents and grandparents who have walked similar paths. As you prepare to welcome your baby into the world, may you be certain in the knowledge that he or she will change it forever.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781496065773
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
"Family Lasts Forever: A Very Special Baby Book" is a real-time journal for parents who have learned their unborn baby has an unexpected medical condition. Receiving this news can feel like the rug has been pulled out from beneath your feet. Our goal is to help you 'regain your balance' as you move forward through the highs and lows that will come with the rest of your pregnancy. You will feel understanding in the words of other parents and grandparents who have walked similar paths. As you prepare to welcome your baby into the world, may you be certain in the knowledge that he or she will change it forever.
Renewing the Family: A History of the Baby Boomers
Author: Catherine Bonvalet
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 331908545X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
This book traces the history of the baby-boomers, beginning with an explanation of the cause of the post-war baby boom and ending with the contemporary concerns of ageing boomers. It shows how the baby-boomers challenged traditional family attitudes and adopted new lifestyles in the 1960s and 1970s. Drawing on 90 interviews conducted with baby boomers living in London and Paris, the book demonstrates how their aspirations for leisure and consumption converged with family responsibilities and obligations. It shows how the baby boomers emerged from an authoritative upbringing to challenge some of the traditional assumptions of the family, such as marriage and cohabitation. The rise of feminism led by the baby-boomers is examined, together with its impact on family forms and structures. The book shows how women’s trajectories veered between the two extremes of family and employment, swerving between the models of stay-at-home mother and working woman. It demonstrates how new family configurations such as solo parenting, and recomposed families were adopted by the baby boomers. Today, as they enter into retirement, the baby-boomers remain closely involved in the lives of their children and parents, although relationships with elderly parents are maintained primarily through a sense of duty and obligation. The book concludes that the baby boomers have both been influenced by and actors to the changes and transformations that have occurred to family life. They reconciled and continue to reconcile, individualism with family obligations. As grandparents often with an ageing parent still alive, the baby boomers wish to keep the independence that has been the hallmark of their generation whilst not abandoning family life.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 331908545X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
This book traces the history of the baby-boomers, beginning with an explanation of the cause of the post-war baby boom and ending with the contemporary concerns of ageing boomers. It shows how the baby-boomers challenged traditional family attitudes and adopted new lifestyles in the 1960s and 1970s. Drawing on 90 interviews conducted with baby boomers living in London and Paris, the book demonstrates how their aspirations for leisure and consumption converged with family responsibilities and obligations. It shows how the baby boomers emerged from an authoritative upbringing to challenge some of the traditional assumptions of the family, such as marriage and cohabitation. The rise of feminism led by the baby-boomers is examined, together with its impact on family forms and structures. The book shows how women’s trajectories veered between the two extremes of family and employment, swerving between the models of stay-at-home mother and working woman. It demonstrates how new family configurations such as solo parenting, and recomposed families were adopted by the baby boomers. Today, as they enter into retirement, the baby-boomers remain closely involved in the lives of their children and parents, although relationships with elderly parents are maintained primarily through a sense of duty and obligation. The book concludes that the baby boomers have both been influenced by and actors to the changes and transformations that have occurred to family life. They reconciled and continue to reconcile, individualism with family obligations. As grandparents often with an ageing parent still alive, the baby boomers wish to keep the independence that has been the hallmark of their generation whilst not abandoning family life.
A Baby by Easter & A Family for Summer
Author: Lois Richer
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488091226
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Author Lois Richer brings you two stories of love and faith A Baby by Easter Susannah Wells and her unborn baby have nowhere to turn. So when she encounters handsome lawyer David Foster, she jumps at his offer to become caregiver for his special-needs sister. Susannah knows it’s difficult for David to let others ease his burdens. Until he shows her just what a blessing she and her Easter baby are to him. A Family for Summer Jared Hornby has his hands full caring for his orphaned niece and nephew—and nurse Ashley Ross’s motherly touch is just what they need. Although she told herself she’d never get close to another man, helping Jared with the children forges a bond between them. Can he convince her to stand by him—not only for the summer but for a lifetime?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488091226
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Author Lois Richer brings you two stories of love and faith A Baby by Easter Susannah Wells and her unborn baby have nowhere to turn. So when she encounters handsome lawyer David Foster, she jumps at his offer to become caregiver for his special-needs sister. Susannah knows it’s difficult for David to let others ease his burdens. Until he shows her just what a blessing she and her Easter baby are to him. A Family for Summer Jared Hornby has his hands full caring for his orphaned niece and nephew—and nurse Ashley Ross’s motherly touch is just what they need. Although she told herself she’d never get close to another man, helping Jared with the children forges a bond between them. Can he convince her to stand by him—not only for the summer but for a lifetime?
Their Frontier Family & The Baby Bequest
Author: Lyn Cote
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 036970178X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Second-chance family Their Frontier Family No one is more surprised than Sunny Licht when Noah Whitmore proposes. She’s an unwed mother—an outcast in her small Quaker community. But she can’t resist the Union soldier’s offer of a fresh start. Noah is determined that Sunny and her baby want for nothing…except the love that war burned out of him. Yet Sunny makes him hope once more for the family he never thought he’d find. The Baby Bequest Getting married is the only way for Sophie Tanner to protect her younger brother and keep her family’s Smoky Mountain farm. She’d like Nathan O’Malley to be the groom, but he can’t seem to get past their friendship…or their differences. Nathan always thought he’d fall in love with someone like himself—sensible and levelheaded. Sophie is his polar opposite. So why can’t he picture anyone else at his side? The moment schoolteacher Ellen Thurston discovers a baby boy outside her door, it’s love at first sight. While the townsfolk don’t approve of Ellen as a single mother, what worries her most are her feelings for Kurt Lang, the handsome farmer who defends her. Kurt knows how hard it is to raise a child alone, and he’ll do whatever it takes to help make Ellen’s dream of a family come true. USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 036970178X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Second-chance family Their Frontier Family No one is more surprised than Sunny Licht when Noah Whitmore proposes. She’s an unwed mother—an outcast in her small Quaker community. But she can’t resist the Union soldier’s offer of a fresh start. Noah is determined that Sunny and her baby want for nothing…except the love that war burned out of him. Yet Sunny makes him hope once more for the family he never thought he’d find. The Baby Bequest Getting married is the only way for Sophie Tanner to protect her younger brother and keep her family’s Smoky Mountain farm. She’d like Nathan O’Malley to be the groom, but he can’t seem to get past their friendship…or their differences. Nathan always thought he’d fall in love with someone like himself—sensible and levelheaded. Sophie is his polar opposite. So why can’t he picture anyone else at his side? The moment schoolteacher Ellen Thurston discovers a baby boy outside her door, it’s love at first sight. While the townsfolk don’t approve of Ellen as a single mother, what worries her most are her feelings for Kurt Lang, the handsome farmer who defends her. Kurt knows how hard it is to raise a child alone, and he’ll do whatever it takes to help make Ellen’s dream of a family come true. USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Unlock the Power of Baby Newborn Care for Your Family
Author: Aurora Brooks
Publisher: BabyDreamers.net
ISBN: 1991116683
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Unlock the Power of Baby Newborn Care for Your Family is a comprehensive guide that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to provide the best care for your newborn. From creating a safe environment to understanding newborn sleep patterns, this book covers all aspects of baby care that every parent should know. The Importance of Baby Newborn Care chapter emphasizes the significance of providing proper care to your newborn. It highlights the long-term benefits of investing time and effort into understanding your baby's needs and creating a nurturing environment. Creating a Safe Environment is a crucial aspect of baby care. This chapter provides practical tips on baby-proofing your home, ensuring that your little one is safe from potential hazards. It covers everything from securing furniture to choosing the right baby gates and outlet covers. Choosing the Right Pediatrician is an important decision that every parent must make. This chapter offers guidance on selecting a pediatrician who aligns with your values and provides the best care for your baby. It includes tips on conducting interviews, asking the right questions, and understanding the role of a pediatrician in your baby's health. Understanding Newborn Sleep Patterns is essential for establishing healthy sleep habits. This chapter delves into the science behind newborn sleep and provides strategies for creating a sleep routine that works for both you and your baby. It also addresses common sleep challenges and offers practical solutions. Feeding Your Newborn covers both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding essentials. It provides information on the benefits of breastfeeding, techniques for successful breastfeeding, and tips for choosing the right bottle-feeding equipment. Additionally, it offers guidance on introducing solid foods when the time is right. Newborn Hygiene and Care chapter focuses on maintaining your baby's hygiene and well-being. It covers topics such as bathing your newborn, diapering basics, and caring for the umbilical cord stump. This chapter provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure that your baby stays clean and healthy. Bonding and Development explores the importance of creating a strong bond with your baby. It offers practical advice on bonding techniques and activities that promote cognitive and physical development. This chapter highlights the significance of nurturing your baby's emotional well-being. Recognizing and Responding to Common Newborn Issues equips you with the knowledge to address common challenges that newborns may face. It covers topics such as colic, sleep challenges, and common skin conditions. This chapter provides strategies for managing these issues and seeking professional help when needed. Seeking Support and Resources chapter emphasizes the importance of connecting with other parents and This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents Unlock the Power of Baby Newborn Care for Your Family The Importance of Baby Newborn Care Creating a Safe Environment Baby-Proofing Your Home Choosing the Right Pediatrician Understanding Newborn Sleep Patterns Feeding Your Newborn Breastfeeding Benefits and Techniques Bottle-Feeding Essentials Introducing Solid Foods Newborn Hygiene and Care Bathing Your Newborn Diapering Basics Caring for the Umbilical Cord Stump Bonding and Development Creating a Strong Bond Encouraging Cognitive Development Supporting Physical Development Recognizing and Responding to Common Newborn Issues Dealing with Colic Addressing Sleep Challenges Managing Common Skin Conditions Seeking Support and Resources Connecting with Other Parents Online Resources and Apps Reaching Out to Professionals Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?
Publisher: BabyDreamers.net
ISBN: 1991116683
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Unlock the Power of Baby Newborn Care for Your Family is a comprehensive guide that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to provide the best care for your newborn. From creating a safe environment to understanding newborn sleep patterns, this book covers all aspects of baby care that every parent should know. The Importance of Baby Newborn Care chapter emphasizes the significance of providing proper care to your newborn. It highlights the long-term benefits of investing time and effort into understanding your baby's needs and creating a nurturing environment. Creating a Safe Environment is a crucial aspect of baby care. This chapter provides practical tips on baby-proofing your home, ensuring that your little one is safe from potential hazards. It covers everything from securing furniture to choosing the right baby gates and outlet covers. Choosing the Right Pediatrician is an important decision that every parent must make. This chapter offers guidance on selecting a pediatrician who aligns with your values and provides the best care for your baby. It includes tips on conducting interviews, asking the right questions, and understanding the role of a pediatrician in your baby's health. Understanding Newborn Sleep Patterns is essential for establishing healthy sleep habits. This chapter delves into the science behind newborn sleep and provides strategies for creating a sleep routine that works for both you and your baby. It also addresses common sleep challenges and offers practical solutions. Feeding Your Newborn covers both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding essentials. It provides information on the benefits of breastfeeding, techniques for successful breastfeeding, and tips for choosing the right bottle-feeding equipment. Additionally, it offers guidance on introducing solid foods when the time is right. Newborn Hygiene and Care chapter focuses on maintaining your baby's hygiene and well-being. It covers topics such as bathing your newborn, diapering basics, and caring for the umbilical cord stump. This chapter provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure that your baby stays clean and healthy. Bonding and Development explores the importance of creating a strong bond with your baby. It offers practical advice on bonding techniques and activities that promote cognitive and physical development. This chapter highlights the significance of nurturing your baby's emotional well-being. Recognizing and Responding to Common Newborn Issues equips you with the knowledge to address common challenges that newborns may face. It covers topics such as colic, sleep challenges, and common skin conditions. This chapter provides strategies for managing these issues and seeking professional help when needed. Seeking Support and Resources chapter emphasizes the importance of connecting with other parents and This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents Unlock the Power of Baby Newborn Care for Your Family The Importance of Baby Newborn Care Creating a Safe Environment Baby-Proofing Your Home Choosing the Right Pediatrician Understanding Newborn Sleep Patterns Feeding Your Newborn Breastfeeding Benefits and Techniques Bottle-Feeding Essentials Introducing Solid Foods Newborn Hygiene and Care Bathing Your Newborn Diapering Basics Caring for the Umbilical Cord Stump Bonding and Development Creating a Strong Bond Encouraging Cognitive Development Supporting Physical Development Recognizing and Responding to Common Newborn Issues Dealing with Colic Addressing Sleep Challenges Managing Common Skin Conditions Seeking Support and Resources Connecting with Other Parents Online Resources and Apps Reaching Out to Professionals Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?
The Happy Family Organic Superfoods Cookbook For Baby & Toddler
Author: Shazi Visram
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681880490
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
"Give your baby and toddler the best start in life and help them grow up healthy, happy, and strong with wholesome, homemade food from Shazi Visram, the founder & CEO of Happy Family Organic Superfoods. With more than 60 easy-to-prepare recipes made with all-natural ingredients, The Happy Family Cookbook offers a fresh, nutritious, and accessible approach--and Shazi's enlightened nutrition philosophy--to feeding children from 4 months to 3 years"--Publisher description.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681880490
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
"Give your baby and toddler the best start in life and help them grow up healthy, happy, and strong with wholesome, homemade food from Shazi Visram, the founder & CEO of Happy Family Organic Superfoods. With more than 60 easy-to-prepare recipes made with all-natural ingredients, The Happy Family Cookbook offers a fresh, nutritious, and accessible approach--and Shazi's enlightened nutrition philosophy--to feeding children from 4 months to 3 years"--Publisher description.